By this model, some people are relatively vulnerable, psychologically, to the negative effects of social media, because they are drawn to it, and because it amplifies and exacerbates their problems.

it has also come with other negative effects. Still discussing the positive effects of social media, he said, “It has opened up access to information, images, and live events in ways that were ...

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Most importantly, social media allows users to delusionally “improve” themselves because it circumvents reality testing: the direct, face-to-face interactions we engage in when physically interacting ...